Leisure-time physical activity extends life expectancy as much as 4.5 years

Tuesday, November 6, 2012 - 19:50 in Health & Medicine

Leisure-time physical activity is associated with longer life expectancy, even at relatively low levels of activity and regardless of body weight, according to a new study. The study found that people who engaged in leisure-time physical activity had life expectancy gains of as much as 4.5 years.

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